A “silicosis dashboard” run by the California Department of Public Health shows that as of May 22, 562 workers have ...

California workplace safety regulators want to completely ban kitchen quartz countertops because they are linked to an ...

California regulators advanced a proposal to ban artificial stone countertops linked to silicosis from toxic silica dust, beginning rulemaking to prohibit engineered stone with more than 1% ...

Workers who cut, grind and polish artificial-stone slabs are at extreme risk of developing the deadly lung disease silicosis.

Doctors have discovered that working with this material can cause serious illnesses. But is it truly dangerous for consumers? Many kitchen countertops and other panels for kitchens and bathrooms are ...

A federal proposal by California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock could block hundreds of silicosis lawsuits, as California ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Granite has long been a popular and somewhat pricey countertop material. Many people like the look of ...